Deputy HR Manager/BP – Saudi Arabia

Seeking an experienced and commercially astute Deputy HR Manager – Middle East, Horn of Africa & East Africa to join a global organisation based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 
This is a senior regional HR leadership role, partnering closely with business leaders to drive people strategy, organisational effectiveness, and operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

Working within a dynamic, fast-paced international environment, this role requires both strategic capability and hands-on operational delivery, with responsibility across talent, performance, compensation, compliance, and culture.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with regional and global objectives
• Support organisational transformation and change initiatives, ensuring effective people planning and risk mitigation
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, engagement, and capability development

Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

• Lead regional talent acquisition strategy to attract high-calibre professionals
• Drive talent development, retention, and engagement initiatives
• Implement succession planning frameworks and leadership development programmes
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline for critical and future-focused roles

Compensation & Performance Management

• Manage regional compensation structures in alignment with global frameworks
• Oversee annual performance review and salary calibration processes
• Ensure fair, competitive, and compliant remuneration practices
• Provide guidance on reward strategy to support retention and performance

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws across relevant jurisdictions
• Act as custodian of HR policies, ensuring alignment with headquarters standards
• Manage employee relations matters in line with legal and internal frameworks
• Mitigate HR-related risks through proactive governance and oversight

HR Operations

• Oversee accurate employee data management within HRIS systems
• Prepare and review payroll inputs and monthly payroll processes
• Ensure operational efficiency across HR administration and reporting
• Maintain structured HR documentation and compliance records

Culture, Inclusion & Engagement

• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the region
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Support leadership in building strong employee engagement practices

Administration & Facilities Oversight

• Supervise office facilities management and vendor coordination
• Oversee general administrative functions to ensure operational continuity

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business, or a related discipline (preferable)
• Minimum 10 years’ regional HR experience within a global or multinational organisation
• Proven experience leading and developing HR teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Demonstrated experience operating within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strategic and operational agility, capable of balancing long-term planning with hands-on execution
• Strong knowledge of regional labour laws and HR compliance frameworks
• Experience managing payroll processes and HR systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills